Welcome to our review of The Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom, a semi-open world action game.
Battle hordes of zombies and monsters in The Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom, a semi-open world action RPG that tells a new story in the post-apocalyptic town of Wakefield. Playing as teen survivors Jack, Quint, June or Dirk, you’ll explore zombie-infested streets on your quest to stop Malondre, a powerful adversary from obtaining the Staff of Doom. When you are surrounded by enemies, use your heroes’ unique combat skills to defend the treehouse. Summon sorcerer Bardle, warrior Skaelka and other allies for help in battle. Craft upgrades to strengthen your abilities, the treehouse, and getaway vehicle Big Mama. Up to 4 players can tackle the story together in couch co-op or take on waves of enemies in Horde Mode. Can you defeat giant bosses from the animated series, including an all-new enemy, Malondre?
Play as the tornado of cool Jack, self-made scientist Quint, the cool and sarcastic June or Dirk, the tough guy who loves tending his garden. Play with up to three family and friends in a couch co-op and feel just like you’re the Last Kids on Earth!
Start out as a scrappy survivor but find the right blueprints and resources and you’re ready to craft! Upgrade your equipment, abilities, the treehouse, and your getaway car Big Mama to Legendary levels of power. You may be the Last Kids on Earth, but you’re not alone in the fight to survive! Summon canine monster Rover, horned ogre Biggun, Skaelka the warrior, and the sword-wielding sorcerer Bardle. You can even upgrade your allies’ attacks, damage radius, speed, and more.
The Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom is a game with a fun feeling but can be a little repetitive in gameplay, many of the enemies have a tell on how to beat them and it just becomes the same way to beat them every single time. It is kind of sad that this happens because this game has its upsides, to say the least. I do wish it would have more actual animation instead of these still motion interludes.
I did enjoy the guidance in the game, if you think you are stuck, the game always shows you the way out. What I would expect for a game in this genre, to be honest, but rarely this well presented. From visual clues to the arrows on the map to show the way. While the game is clearly not intended for a mature audience but for kids of all ages, the game does do a decent job to keep you entertained.
I am sure children will not mind the endless button mashing. I am certain that children will be having tons of fun in co-op. Adults may not, but that is not the intended audience.
In conclusion, The Last Kids on Earth and the Staff of Doom is a game that feels perfect for young kids looking to defeat some monsters, but remember, not all monsters are evil!
